The worst is not over yet and still not the time to get relaxed
As we all know, we are halfway through the four weeks lockdown period declared by New Zealand government from 26th March to contain the spread of deadly and contagious Covid-19…
Stay home, break the chain of transmission, save lives.
New Zealanders across the country are doing an amazing job at this unprecedented time. By staying home, you are helping to save lives. As we enter the second half of…
Giving back to his roots, Roshan Nauhria, a philanthropist par excellence
But not the one to forget his roots, Nauhria, who moved to New Zealand over 49 years back, has recently taken up a major role in helping the people in…
Essential workers leave scheme established
Essential workers who take leave from work to comply with public health guidance are being supported with a leave scheme to ensure they will continue to receive income, say the…
Butchery at Sikh Gurudwara (Temple) in Kabul Afghanistan
Ekta is appalled at the brutal attack on Guru Har Rai Gurdwara in Central Kabul on 25 March killing 25 people.
Important notices from the Indian High Commission
High Commission of India notices are all in this story.
COVID-19 impact on NZ real estate
The Government, retail banks and the Reserve Bank are today announcing a major financial support package for home owners and businesses affected by the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Property market quickly responds to coronavirus crisis
As the country and world quickly respond in unprecedented ways to the coronavirus crisis, those watching the property market are watching in kind with uncertainty of the future with experts…
It’s time for all to face the harsh reality
As we all know that almost the entire world is now is in the grip of pandemic Covid-19, with close to half a million people effected with the deadly virus…
Bharatiya Mandir announcement
Bharatiya Mandir supports the New Zealand Government’s decision to protect people’s safety and well-being. Therefore, the Mandir shall close on Wednesday, 25th March at 8 pm and shall remain closed…
New Zealand shuts down for four weeks
That’s why Cabinet met today and agreed that, effective immediately, we will move to Alert Level 3 nationwide. After 48 hours, the time required to ensure essential services are in…
Coronavirus: no evidence that food is a source or transmission route
EFSA is closely monitoring the situation regarding the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that is affecting a large number of countries across the globe. There is currently no evidence that…
Minister of Ethnic Communities and Race Relations Commissioner laud youth efforts at 4th New Zealand Hindu Youth Conference
At a time when insensitive, divisive comments were being made by some people with vested interests and defamatory comments being made on whole communities within New Zealand, Auckland witnessed a…
The incredible journey of two years!
The Indian News-weekly, will turn two years when the copy of this edition will reach in your hands. What an incredible journey it has been all through this period!
Face mask and hygiene advice
For most people in the community, PPE such as face masks are not recommended. However, for people with symptoms of an acute respiratory infection, the WHO recommends that there may…
Govt begins largest ever Flu vaccine campaign early
This year’s flu vaccine campaign will be the biggest ever with 400,000 more vaccines available in 2020, compared with last year.
Reserve Bank reduces OCR to 0.25% for next 12 months as part of economic response to COVID-19
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says the Reserve Bank’s independent decisions announced this week are a welcome support for the economy, with reports already that banks are looking to pass the…
$12.1 billion support for New Zealanders and business
Finance Minister Grant Robertson today outlined a $12.1 billion package to support New Zealanders and their jobs from the global impact of COVID-19.
Travelling between NZ and India? Stop at Changi.
It first began with the need to expand the capacity of Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 as well as its open-air carpark. This led to a strategic vision with the conception…
January marked 100 consecutive months of annual house price growth says REINZ
With median house prices up by 11.8% in January, the first month of the new decade marked a milestone in a remarkable 100 consecutive months of year-on-year median house price…
Market reactions to Covid-19 – steady as she goes for now
As the national and international economies react to the fast-spreading Covid-19 virus, many are probably wondering if it will affect our current strong housing market.
CoreLogic QV February 2020 House Price Index: “The upswing continues”
According to the CoreLogic QV February 2020 House Price Index results out today, the average value of property across New Zealand rose by 1.1% over the month, taking the three-month…
Meet the seven women who took over PM Modi’s social media accounts on March 8
Meet the seven women who took over PM Modi’s social media accounts on March 8.